Supporting sustainable open access to science for researchers and institutions
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Our fully open agreements offer simplicity, stability, and transparency to institutions in planning and budgeting for publishing services.
Pay one annual fee to cover unlimited publishing from members of your academic community.
Researchers are the core of the publishing community. With open access publishing, researchers can collaborate better and innovate faster. Discover if your institution is already part of the Frontiers partner community,
Your library plays a vital role in driving impactful research, and we’re maximizing it by removing the barriers to publishing. Enjoy discounts, dedicated support and a simplified process for your researchers.
Partnering with us ensures that your research is accessible to a wider audience, boosting the profile and reach of your consortium.
Together we can support your grantees with increased access to high-quality papers.
Explore our list of partnerships and learn more about how our partners are championing open access collaborations.
Reduced publishing costs, efficient communication channels, and a tailored dashboard where you can approve funding, monitor engagement and download reports.
The Frontiers Institutional Partnerships program offers flexible and predictable payment models. We ensure that institutions can allocate resources effectively while supporting open access initiatives.
Get in touch with our team and find out how your institution can benefit from an institutional partnership.
Researchers are the core of the publishing community. With open access publishing, researchers can collaborate better and innovate faster. Discover if your institution is already part of the Frontiers partner community,
Find out if your institution is currently partnering with Frontiers and review our eligibility criteria.
A Research Topic is a peer-reviewed article collection (similar to a special issue) that brings together researchers across disciplines to publish articles responding to critical research questions, emerging issues, and new ideas.
Submission process overview
Each partnership is unique, so it's crucial that you know how your institution will benefit. Our useful FAQ page is a good place to start.
We place the researcher at the center of everything we do. Check out our FAQ and find out how we can make publishing easier for you.
Find out how we've continued our strong focus on quality and research integrity while investing in technologi and AI - driving progress, empowering researchers and institutions., and advancing open science
Frontiers has renewed its national open access agreement with Norway for 2025, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open science.
Frontiers is pleased to announce a new three-year flat fee agreement with Manchester Metropolitan University starting in 2025.
At just 25 years old, the University of Insubria has emerged as a leader in research and innovation, with a strong commitment to open access to empower researchers and foster a more inclusive academic community.
The Frontiers institutional partnerships team is on a mission to transform the scholarly communication landscape, and we can't do it without you. We partner with institutions and researchers to break down barriers and unlock the full potential of OA.
The 2024 Charleston Conference, with its theme ‘The Sky’s the Limit,’ provided an inspiring platform to explore pivotal themes shaping the future of academic publishing.
Frontiers announces the roll-out of its flat fee open access model for institutions and strengthens its partnership models with a wide range of institutions based on their individual research and budgetary needs.